Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2025
Latest action (23 Jul 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill would create a coordinated federal effort to help American communities adopt "smart city" technologies—systems that use data, sensors, and connected infrastructure to improve services like transportation, energy, safety, and civic operations. It establishes an Interagency Council on Smart Cities, led by the White House science office and the Commerce Department, to coordinate federal agency activities and funding, develop a multiyear national strategy, and produce a biennial report to Congress. It also directs creation of a free online resource guide to help local governments learn about smart city programs, funding, and best practices, and authorizes a competitive grant program (funded at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030) for demonstration projects in cities and communities of varying sizes, including rural and Tribal areas. Additional provisions establish a cybersecurity working group and workforce training programs.
The bill primarily affects local and state governments, which could apply for federal grants and technical assistance; federal agencies such as Commerce, Energy, HUD, Transportation, Labor, and the National Science Foundation, which would coordinate smart-city-related programs; and workforce boards and industry groups involved in related training and technology standards. It also emphasizes protecting privacy and cybersecurity and promoting equitable access to smart city benefits, particularly for underserved, rural, and Tribal communities.
H.R. 4649 was introduced on July 23, 2025, by Rep. Suzan DelBene and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4649 do?
- This bill would create a coordinated federal effort to help American communities adopt "smart city" technologies—systems that use data, sensors, and connected infrastructure to improve services like transportation, energy, safety, and civic operations. It establishes an Interagency Council on Smart Cities, led by the White House science office and the Commerce Department, to coordinate federal agency activities and funding, develop a multiyear national strategy, and produce a biennial report to Congress. It also directs creation of a free online resource guide to help local governments learn about smart city programs, funding, and best practices, and authorizes a competitive grant program (funded at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030) for demonstration projects in cities and communities of varying sizes, including rural and Tribal areas. Additional provisions establish a cybersecurity working group and workforce training programs. The bill primarily affects local and state governments, which could apply for federal grants and technical assistance; federal agencies such as Commerce, Energy, HUD, Transportation, Labor, and the National Science Foundation, which would coordinate smart-city-related programs; and workforce boards and industry groups involved in related training and technology standards. It also emphasizes protecting privacy and cybersecurity and promoting equitable access to smart city benefits, particularly for underserved, rural, and Tribal communities. H.R. 4649 was introduced on July 23, 2025, by Rep. Suzan DelBene and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 4649 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2025, H.R. 4649 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4649?
- H.R. 4649 was sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA1] (Democrat-WA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4649?
- Introduced (23 Jul 2025).
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